codeSpark Academy: Kids Coding

Description

codeSpark Academy with The Foos is the #1 learn to code program for kids 4-10! Our award-winning app has introduced over 20 million kids in 201 countries to the ABCs of computer science.
codeSpark Academy uses a patent pending "no words" interface to teach the basics of computer programming through a variety of interactive learning activities including puzzles, games, step-by-step creative projects, game design and offline printables – all of which can be monitored by parents.
“My 5 year old does not want to stop playing this. He caught on very quickly!”
“My daughters are 6 and 8 and this is their new favorite game. Now they want to be programmers!”
KEY FEATURES:
* Kids learn key programming concepts and use them to code their own projects in the Game Maker.
* Personalized daily activities based on your child’s progress.
* Subscription app with new content every month.
* Word-free. Anyone, anywhere can play.
* Curriculum developed based on collaboration with and research from MIT, Princeton and Carnegie Mellon.
* Perfect for pre-readers, ELL students and kids with reading and focus-related challenges.
* Supports 3 individual child profiles.
* No collection of your child’s private data.
* No advertising or micro-transactions
* No written communication between players or external parties.
* No commitments or hassles. Cancel at any time.
PRESS & AWARDS:
codeSpark teaches basic computer programming skills — "the ABCs of coding"— with no reading necessary - NPR
"[codeSpark Academy] is easy to learn, full of playful characters and it's easy to experiment." - Children's Technology Review
"Most appealing to me as a parent was seeing how my children enjoyed working together on the puzzles" - Parents' Choice Awards
*** 2016 American Assoc of School Librarians - Best Apps for Teaching
*** 2016 Kidscreen Awards - Best Learning App for Kids ***
*** 2016 KAPi Awards – Best App or Product for Younger Children ***
*** 2015 Parents’ Choice — Gold Medal ***
*** Apple Editor’s Choice & Top Educational App ***
EDUCATIONAL CONTENT:
codeSpark Academy is inspired by visual programming languages such as Scratch from MIT, Alice from Carnegie Mellon University and other ‘beginner’ programming languages like Logo, SmallTalk, and Squeak.
Our word-free interface allows anyone, anywhere to play. They’ll master core computer science concepts such as pattern recognition, problem solving, sequencing, algorithmic thinking, debugging, loops and conditionals.
Our Game Maker allows kids to put programming concepts to work by designing and coding video games. Creations can then be played and remixed by other coders around the globe.
DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIPTION:
* Download and try free for 7 days. Trial offers the full codeSpark Academy experience for a limited time. Subscription is $7.99/month
* Payment will be charged to iTunes Account once free trial period is over
* Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period
* Account will be charged $7.99 for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period
* Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase
* Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable
Privacy Policy: https://codespark.com/privacy
Terms of Use: https://codespark.com/terms
FOR EDUCATORS:
codeSpark Academy is FREE for teachers, librarians, and verified non-profit educational institutions. codeSpark Academy was voted top choice by teachers and librarians for introducing computer science in elementary schools. Additionally our FREE teacher dashboard allows educators to track student progress and turn on and off parts of the app.
ABOUT CODESPARK:
codeSpark is delivering computer science education to kids in over 200 countries by turning programming into play.

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Reviews

CodeSpark

1

By Joshnub

I hate you

Please unsubscription for me.

1

By Angae72

Why charge after unsubscription? Plwase refund too.

Tell me how to fix please

1

By UniKayKay0000000000000000

One time I got on and the app took me off the app I tried again and again and again and again like a million of times so I powered off my iPad and got on and still doesn’t let me in and I just downloaded the app today I’m thinking about deleting this app one day if it still doesn’t let me in! 😡😡😢😢😩😩

JUST 💡s

4

By 1935👨🏼‍✈️

Ok this first sentence or 2 is of topic but I’ll just say it anyways. I REALLY CAN’t BELIEVE THE DEVELOPER WRITES A RESPONSE IF YOU KNOW********** Okay back on topic. These are not problems just ideas 💡. I was thinking 💭 maybe you could add more levels to Puppy Problems. When I saw there was no more to it I was melancholy😭. Well maybe I was being a little too dramatic. Okay you got me I didn’t cry at all I was just 😞. And an answer 🔑. But if you’re going to do that I think you should put it in the parents section if there even is one. Well I don’t know 🤷‍♀️ because I’m not a parent. SO NOTHING WRONG WITH IT, JUST 💡 s. Thank you 🙏 for taking your time to listen to my groaning

There is a lot here for kids to do and learn

5

By Flash Bruce

Good for kids, parents and teachers!

YOU SUCKC

1

By ogg64

I am mad

My kids love codeSpark!

5

By Jdlovingoodjr

They just want to play more and more and more CodeSpark. I’m just absolutely amazed at how strong my kids brains are getting!!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽😸😺😸😺😸😺😸😺😺😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😸😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺

Good job❤️😍😍😘👌💕✌️😎😜

5

By The Kid jr.

Amazing

Creating

5

By S.A.G.K.J.

It is really awesome!!!

Deceptive.

1

By Mrs D 3.0

After charging my card for 1 month. I can’t log in to my account. Suddenly it is saying my login info is incorrect. I would like refund an I’m not using it again. And is prompting me to crate a new account with the same email address.

#why you glitch me bro

5

By this is a noob/some whone

Dear codeSpark academy,In you’re app there is a glitch,Whenever I press story it kicks me off the app,So pls fix it.love autumn gold dream p.s.that is not my real name and p.s you know Lombardi .I loved the stickers so ty bye👋xoxo💋

😾😾😾😾😾😾😾😾😾😾👿👿👿👿☠️☠️☠️

Why did you make us.....

Why did you make us pay the third level! And when I go to explore it says members.

Best

5

By Harper Stewart

# Best game ever

Over rated. Over Priced

2

By NotHappyCustomer 😖

Scratch is almost free and much better than codeSpark. I want my money back.

Kids Love it

4

By Kkteach3

I use this with grades K-5 in schools. I recently had a parent ask to purchase it cuz her daughter keeps talking about it. Characters are fun and kids love it

Awesome Program

5

By bagels are awesome

Great program to teach coding. Beware it can be addicting for your kids.

???

1

By gsvdgevduewvdyegw

You have to PAY FOR IT!!!!

Buuuuuuuug

1

By Mad mommy of 2 angels

I can’t do the game trying to play gets me out

THIS GAME IS SO FUN!

5

By Tata Talia

This game is really good because it helps kids with their coding and many kids will have jobs in the future that don’t exist right now and I fell that coding will be part of a future job.

THE app to use for coding with littles

5

By Janstutz

This is THE app to use for coding with littles. This has everything I was looking for in an app. I can check on student progress and assign individualized levels. Every student that has ever used the app LOVES it. With codeSpark Academy students that can't even read can still learn to code. The app features robust activities, very user friendly interface, and gets students excited about programming.

If you teaching how to code could you let kids make games

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By book reviewer 2pointo

You should let them make their own games for free it will be fun or is it just I need to wait and complete the builder too? And also for kids that are 9 like me make harder levels theses are too easy so add some more free levels

Should be free

1

By Lizzy12002

Should be free but with in app purchases

Hi

5

By jalepinio pepper

Hi

Great app for teaching coding to younger kids

5

By Gapeach123466

My students enjoy using this app for coding.

Cool

5

By moziahray

Good game mr. awesome guy

Worst. Game. Ever.

1

By ninjfudtvvftcxtfgetg

This game couldn’t even START!!!!!!

Free Trial a Scam

1

By angryDudeMadJoe

I was billed after 3 days... I was supposed to have a free week of access. Complete Scam.

I love Glitch!

5

By UlutotheRescue

This app is so great because students formulate the basic steps of algorithms to help them learn to code. The levels and stages are set up so well that the students in my kindergarten classes are using the terminology of what a loop is and can explain it through using the game. Thank you so much for providing these learning tools for me! They make a huge impact in the exposure I can give to students I teach!

Ggfgfh

5

By Charles Dye

Dvggdg

Why code spark why?

1

By Likikare

Code spark has a one week "free" trial and if you don't remember it then you end up losing your money. If You do pay its ?$&@ing 8 dollars a month why? I think the schools should not have code spark it's a waste of money.I would rate 0 stars if I could

Tdgvvh

5

By cdjvgh(;h

This game is awesome

Liker

5

By bloaters booster

Best learning game ever

Awful

1

By LanTok

1. Can’t even look at it without giving your AppleID.
2. Not suitable for an adult who doesn’t already understand coding. I set it up for a four-year-old, and although I could place objects in the story and make them move, I didn’t get the point and would have been no use to my granddaughter.
3. Cancellation of subscription is not intuitive. CodeSpark did not respond to my email asking for help. Thank God Apple provides free support. I paid for a month I didn’t use but it could have been worse.

This game should be free.

1

By PaYtOn SaLt :)

This game should be free. Why do we have to pay $7.99 a month to improve our kids education. My children are very upset that they can’t make their own video games.

Super Goooooooooood

5

By Disgruntled Fan #2

So Good That I’m Gonna Play this For 2 Years

Chichi

5

By jicibelioopheudhehrhdhd

My kid likes the game put more activities in the game if please 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😁😀😂😊😂😁😀😁😁😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😁😁🌧🍓🍎😁🌧😁🔥😁💨🤣🌦🌨😇🔥

Not free

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By ecwcparent

Just to get started, they require your email address. Then it notifies you that your iTunes account will be AUTOMATICALLY charged after the seven day trial was over. “ cancel anytime”. Upon looking around, it says you can log in after payment is received, to cancel. That seems like they get paid either way.
Just lock the app after 7 days. Don’t bill my account if a parent has a million things to do, instead of timer to decide if you like an app. Don’t market it as a free app. Deleted.

Why is this not free?

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By teeteeegee

Mykid wants to learn how to code. This seems like a fun game . Please fix that. You’ll have to use CODING to do that. Also please let kids rome free,you don’t need a password . Please make a sendings where you can make a username and animated profile. Please fix the following information. Thank you .

I love this app!

5

By Fgdsghbggg

I love this app because you get to go to levels.and at the end when you get the star at the very last one then you get to create you’re very own app I think.
and that is why I love this app I forgot what what it’s called.

I ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ this app

5

By Jen levers

I am having soooooooooooooooooo much fun with this app. The part that I ❤️ most is the one that u can make a story. I first found this app when I went to my first went to tech class at my school. MAKE MORE UPDATES!!!!!!!!!

I am a kid. I can’t pay for the app!!!

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By all4mig

First of all don’t send me something to email you like your email and stuff cause I can’t email or go on a lot of sights. They are blocked cause I am only ten. What I want to say is that if you don’t remove the having to pay per month thing I am going to delete the app. Can you make it so kids can sign up with like a made up user name and password. My parents won’t let me pay for a app that when I got it was free and you did not have to be a member to play!!! Fix this and I will be happy.
-unhappy customer

Can’t cancel

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By FingExhausted

I’m trying to cancel my subscription since my son no longer uses the app, but it keeps saying my password is invalid. Click “forgot password,” link is emailed to me, reset the password, go to login with new password and am still told my password is incorrect. So what now? I get charged indefinitely for an app my kid doesn’t use, or I contact my credit card and report the next charge as fraudulent?

Awesome game

5

By kayd1187

This game is amazing you can code and create games it’s amazing

This is awesome

4

By JessCalvillo

When I started it I really liked it but you have to buy things so it isn’t easy to find what you need and stuff

My favorite coding app for k-3

5

By Beckymmcdowell

I use this app with my k-2 students and often have my third graders requesting it as well. The on-screen prompting without the need for reading allows my young learners to succeed with coding even before they can read. I love the new storytelling feature too! My favorite mini-game is the crocodile catch one with the greater than and less than equations. Just awesome!

Can’t Cancel

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By yuuuuuuuuppp

I signed up for a “free trial” which i then canceled as my daughter did not enjoy the game enough for the $7.99 monthly fee. I canceled through Apple and i sent codeSpark an email almost a year ago and have recently discovered that even though they acknowledged my cancellation request my account was never canceled and they’ve since charge me 11 monthly payments on account that shows expired in my records. Disgusting!! I’ve sent a couple of emails to support and have had no feedback!! Run for your life and don’t sign up for anything with this rip off of an app!!!